PRECONDITION
precondition
(noun) a condition that is a prerequisite
given, presumption, precondition
(noun) an assumption that is taken for granted
condition, precondition, stipulation
(noun) an assumption on which rests the validity or effect of something else
precondition
(verb) put into the required condition beforehand
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
precondition (plural preconditions)
A requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action.
Synonyms
• prerequisite
Verb
precondition (third-person singular simple present preconditions, present participle preconditioning, simple past and past participle preconditioned)
(medicine, biology) To condition in advance
Source: Wiktionary
Pre`con*di"tion, n.
Definition: A previous or antecedent condition; a preliminary condition.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition